News archive from 30 October 2013

This is the biggest education provider you've never heard of. Until now. The Alison project - Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online - has already signed up more than two million students to more than 500 online courses.
It's adding another...

Once upon a time they were the champions of England - on three occasions no less - Champions League semi-finalists and even set a new British transfer record when they splashed out £18million on a defender.
Today, Leeds United don't even have a...

Management fees charged by pension providers could be capped between 0.75% and 1%, according to proposals being set out by the government. The Treasury is consulting on its plans to cap fees, which it says could save people tens of thousands of...

A battle between rival supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury's over price comparison promotions may go to court. Sainsbury's is requesting a judicial review after the Advertising Standards Authority rejected its complaint about Tesco's Price Promise...

"Thailand has been using Japanese wheel loaders for years," explained Zeng. "The seating was getting higher and higher, but the vehicle's arm wasn't long enough." That works for loading dirt or concrete blocks, but was unwieldy for...

British design experts have added a revolutionary new weapon to the armoury of time-starved families who are fed up with the daily chore of cleaning.
The "Dyson Hard' is effectively a cross between an old style mop and a powerful vacuum cleaner....

A man wrote goodbye letters to his family as he lay dying in the wreckage of his van after crashing into a remote ravine in Utah.
David Welch, 54, disappeared after leaving home in Manhattan, Kansas, on September 3.
His body was discovered on October...

Amateur boxers are to be banned from wearing headgear in a bid to reduce the number of head injuries.
While the move sounds counterintuitive, the theory is that opponents don't apply so much force if the head is unprotected.
The new rules, from the...

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Pregnant women who put on a lot of weight may be more likely to have an autistic child.
Weight gain in pregnancy varies greatly, with most women gaining between 17.5lb to 30lb, putting most of the weight on after week 20.
Now a study...

We're used to seeing her propping up the bar in the Rovers Return pub as part of her role in Coronation Street.
But Catherine Tyldesley underwent a transformation of epic proportions as she well and truly became the belle of the ball on Tuesday...

It seems Bruce is not the only Jenner who has been unlucky in love this month.
The MailOnline can exclusively reveal that his son, Brody, has once again found himself single after splitting with girlfriend Bryana Holly.
Dating since earlier this year,...

Her dulcet tones have seen her labelled "the voice of an angel'.
But Katherine Jenkins has now revealed that she possesses another decidedly unique affliction - she sleeps with her eyes open.
The classical singer, who looked typically glamorous...

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Like all meaningful relationships that of Larry Stylinson is a complex one and full of feelings which sometimes include denial.
Directioners have been shipping Larry Stylinson - that's getting behind the fan fictional bromance between...

She was the centre of attention as she prepared to take to the decks at the launch of a brand new entertainment channel on Tuesday night.
And Daisy Lowe certainly ensured she stood out from the crowd thanks to her stylish androgynous ensemble as she...

Smash director Matthew Morris was seen with his wife Mary McCormack on Saturday, for the first time since he was pictured kissing actress Katharine McPhee.
The two walked side by side but apart, a noticeable space between them as they left an office...